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Lunglei, July 22, 2025: The Working Committee for the Leitlangpui Music Festival (LMF) 2025 held its first meeting today at the Lunglei DC Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Lunglei Deputy Commissioner Pi Navneet Mann.

Chairman Pi Navneet Mann welcomed the members and called for earnest efforts to ensure that the upcoming festival, like its successful 2024 edition, is executed in a grand and efficient manner.

Working Committee Secretary and CEO of the Lunglei Municipal Council, Pu Donny Lalruatsanga, presented a review of LMF 2024, held from November 14–16, noting its overall success. Vice Chairman and Tourism Department Director Pi R. Lalrodingi thanked all stakeholders including government departments, event management teams, NGOs, media and the public for their contributions, while also outlining preliminary plans for this year’s edition.

As approved by the Organising Committee led by Tourism Minister Pu Lalnghinglova Hmar, LMF 2025 is scheduled for November 13–15 (Thursday to Saturday) at Pukpui Kawmzawl, Lunglei. The event will feature music and dance performances, craft and food stalls, cultural exhibits and various entertainment and engagement activities. The committee also discussed support and coordination needs, along with suggestions for improvement based on the 2024 edition.

It was reported in the meeting that LMF 2024 had received ₹25 lakh from the Ministry of Tourism, ₹10 lakh each from the North Eastern Council (NEC) and Mizoram Government—totaling ₹45 lakh. Event management for 2024 was handled by Brighter Co. and BBY Animals through a three-year agreement. For LMF 2025, ₹25 lakh each is expected from the Ministry of Tourism and Mizoram Government. A Sponsorship Committee under the Tourism Director has also been formed to raise additional funds.